Wrestling Past And Present: 03/03/22

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Rhyno and Kash Jackson vs DNA and Chet Rippley (Supreme Wrestling Next Level 2022)

Former WWE superstar "The Man Beast" Rhyno teams with "The Gatekeeper" Kash Jackson to take on DNA w/ David Barnabas Spector and "Unbreakable" Chet Rippley w/ LEGION at Supreme Wrestling's Next Level 2022 #Rhyno #WWE #SupremeWrestling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCBXXsqwqjY

Michael Elgin Sues Impact Wrestling

By Gino Bradley

Former Impact Wrestling star Aaron “Michael Elgin” Frobel, 35, filed a lawsuit against the company on 2/8 before the Circuit Court of Davidson County, TN, seeking “not less than” five million dollars in compensatory damages from a “material breach” of his "Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions, Professional Wrestler Booking Agreement", specifically financial incentives to be paid to him for his in ring performances, training, social media, merchandise and royalties.

The lawsuit stems from Impact’s decision to remove Frobel from Impact Wrestling programming in June 2020. The company suspended him on 6/22/20 in the wake of numerous alleged improprieties against women that came out online as part of the #speakingout movement, citing that he would remain suspended until "further review" into the allegations was completed. In the end, Impact decided that Elgin won't be seen or utilized at all going forward, confirming to various wrestling news outlets that he was being eliminated from all future Impact programming.

At the time, Impact provided the following statement:

"Impact Wrestling announced that Michael Elgin will not be appearing in any further Impact Wrestling programming."

Frobel issued the following statement via his Instagram account several days later, writing on 6/26/20:

"I appreciate the time and opportunities given to me with Impact. That locker room, the film crew and all the company officials were a pleasure to be associated with. I hope that in time things get sorted. For now, I have to look at the bright side, I have more time to spend with my son and reclaim time that has been missed."

In the lawsuit, however, Frobel explains "a career in wrestling is not comparable to a normal employment opportunity. The wrestler's reputation and fame is dependent upon the entertainment and content company to deliver television programming to the mutual benefit of the wrestler and entertainment company."

Frobel then alleges that Scott D'Amore, Executive Vice President for Impact Wrestling, announced on 6/22/20 that two wrestlers were terminated and that Frobel was being "suspended, pending an investigation into allegations."

Frobel alleges that in conversations with D'Amore "he was told there would be no investigation into allegations." He also alleges that "On or about December 10, 2010, D'Amore confirmed this by email, stating, "the company's decision not to utilize you in further programming was not based on any investigation beyond the public disclosures (and your responses thereto) at the time." A copy of the email was entered as an exhibit into the lawsuit.

Frobel's lawsuit also alleges that he was requested by Pro Wrestling NOAH to perform at a December 2020 event at Nippon Budokan, but "Defendant unilaterally canceled Plaintiff's appearance, severely damaging Plaintiff's reputation in Japan."

Frobel alleges that Impact breached their agreement and as a "result of the intentional breach", he has "suffered and will continue to suffer grievous harm including, without limitation, monetary damages and damages for mental anguish and humiliation, unless and until this Court grants relief."

Frobel notes in the lawsuit that he is seeking not less than five million dollars for compensatory damages, in order to place him "in the financial position he would have been but not for the breach of contract." The lawsuit does not specify what "financial incentives" were to be paid to him for his "in ring performances, training, social media, merchandise and royalties."

Frobel's lawsuit included a copy of his Anthem Wrestling Booking Agreement (signed April 11th, 2019), with that filing for some reason also including a medical release Frobel signed for New Japan Pro Wrestling in March 2019, discharging the company for any liability related to an injury suffered in November 2018 in exchange for $4,145,85.

In a 15-minute YouTube video uploaded to his personal YT Channel, Frobel explained that his Impact Wrestling contract recently expired, that he hadn’t wrestled in over a year despite being paid by Impact and was filing the lawsuit in order to force all of his side of the story to be officially on the record before a court of law so the public could understand both sides of the story.

That video can be seen below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=718E29TCQ_8

In the video, Frobel stated that if Impact never investigated him and paid him until his contract expired "then he was innocent" but while that he's free and clear of his contract, the impression is still that he was fired. He said he could explain his side but no one would know if he's telling the truth and could even get himself in legal trouble for posting emails and other details publicly. So, he's going the legal route and everything can come out via depositions and evidence so he can get back to performing in the ring and providing for his son.

Frobel, as Michael Elgin, has only wrestled a handful of times since his Impact Wrestling suspension. He last wrestled in February 2021 for IWA Mid-South in Jeffersonville, Indiana, defeating Vincent Nothing. He has had a number of personal issues over the last year and noted in his YouTube video regarding the lawsuit that at one point, he was contemplating suicide.

Impact Wrestling was officially served with the lawsuit on 2/11, but has not filed a response with the court as of this writing. They would have 30 days upon being served to respond.

Frobel was contractually free from Impact Wrestling as of 3/1.

MLW Fusion #135: Tajiri vs. Myron Reed vs. Matt Cross vs. ??? | Tankman vs. Kane | Navarro vs. Lun

•World Middleweight Championship: Tajiri (champion) vs. Myron Reed vs. Matt Cross vs. ??? •National Openweight Championship: Alex Kane (champion) vs. Calvin Tankman •KC Navarro vs. Ho Ho Lun Four of the league’s finest clash for World Middleweight Championship gold! After successfully defending the belt in All Japan, “The Japanese Buzzsaw” Tajiri returns to put the World Middleweight Championship on the line against 2-time champ “The Young GOAT” Myron Reed, veteran technician Matt Cross and Cesar’s mystery middleweight! Which of these four incredible athletes will leave Dallas with the gold around their waist? Tune in and find out! Will Davey Richards make it to SuperFight? Just seven days prior, MLW’s clout couple, Richard Holliday and Alicia Atout attempt to put Davey’s World Championship bout with Alex Hammerstone in serious jeopardy! The bad blood boils over as Calvin Tankman finally gets his shot at Alex Kane for the National Openweight Championship! Can The Heavyweight Hustle finally put some respect on his name and win his first title after months of torment at the hands of The Bomaye Fight Club? 5150 calls out some of wrestling’s most famous families? KC Navarro makes his return to competition as he goes toe to toe with Dragon Gate’s Ho Ho Lun! Join Rich Bocchini and Joe Dombrowski as MLW presents Fusion!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Jfle4_1pI

Grindhouse Pro Wrestling- The Bruisers give their condolences to Berto and Hippo... sort of?

After their dastardly deeds at the February event, Mitch Malik and Robert Katchem have words for Berto, Hippo, and the rest of the tag team division at Grindhouse Pro Wrestling!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PX4ZnKg0EM

Coastal Championship Wrestling: Lakay and Meto vs. The Qrown, Leonis and Maximus (CCW Bash 13, Hialeah, FL 2.5.22)

Lakay and Meto vs. The Qrown, Leonis and Maximus, CCW Bash 13, Hialeah, FL 2.5.22 (Full Match) Thanks for following CCW and Alive Wrestling, please make sure to hit the Subscribe button. For upcoming ticket events, merchandise, news, and more go to https://www.CCWrestlingFL.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHqWnI3k5aA

RUGGEDpro: March Mayhem

4 exciting matches! Heritage Title Main event Angus Keyser vs Ray XI Rex Kenway vs The Wanderer James Howell vs Andee Zeke Dynamics vs Luke Luna For event tickets, info and more click the link tree! https://linktr.ee/WereLivePal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXxbe54E97Q

Scotty 2 Hotty's emotional return HOME to Maine! - Limitless Wrestling "2 Hot To Handle"

MATCH: Scotty 2 Hotty & Dirty Dango vs. Brad Cashew & ARTE (Aaron Rourke & Ricky Smokes)

EVENT: 2 Hot To Handle (2/26/22)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVELVrfe4JE

Mickie James on working with LayCool (Kurt Angle Show)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZHIeZR6YCQ

Warriors Of Wrestling- Roger Mendez shoots his mouth off again

Former W.O.W world heavy weight champion Roger Mendez shoots his mouth off again about whatever he seems fit...The Cause (Bane & Mendez) take on The Frat Party (Frat Boy Farva & Brother Falco) at Warriors of Wrestling presents "New Breed" on March 5th, 2022 in Staten Island, NY... For more info go to: https://linktr.ee/warriorsofwrestling Warriors of Wrestling Training Center is located at 3555 victory blvd. in Staten Island, NY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWw9HMcF4IE

WSD Pro Wrestling (Australia): In the Dojo Series La Sorah vs RC Crash (Wrestle Strong Dojo)

Filmed Jan 2022 this match is from our in the Dojo Series. In this match La Sorah celebrates his birthday with a match against RC Crash The pair are using weapons of their choice so will come out on top in this encounter? In the Dojo is the inhouse of Wrestle Strong Dojo. Due to covid the Dojo during 2021 and 2022 decided to do a series of in house matches. This is a part of the 2022 In the dojo Series from Pro Wrestling Downunder cutesy of Wrestle Strong Dojo, the strong style Australian promotion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV4cvF0thlY

Pro Wrestling 225- Super Gold VI: SEC Championship

SEC Championship Match: (c) Rhett The Threat vs. "Cold Blooded" Wes Warren. Denham Springs, Louisiana.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDz8ULPaYK8

Warriors Of Wrestling- Frat Party take on The Cause at W.O.W "New Breed"

The Frat Party ("Frat Boy" Farva & Brother Falco) get ready to take on The Cause (Roger Mendez & Max Bane) at Warriors of Wrestling presents "New Breed" on March 5th, 2022 in Staten Island, NY... For more info go to: https://linktr.ee/warriorsofwrestling Warriors of Wrestling Training Center is located at 3555 victory blvd. in Staten Island, NY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iWEy5oVScA

Ron Bass vs Jim Verderoso (Arn Anderson). 1982

Georgia. 1982

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWm21gR8jd0

Florida Championship Wrestling: Bad Leroy Brown Attacks Dusty Rhodes (11-20-79) + Dusty Hurdles The Desk & Attacks Brown (11-21-79)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtHxVSs72zs

Best of the West Presents: All The Way Episode 2

On Episode 2 of All The Way, Marcus Eriks, Wiseguy, and Kenny K go head to head to head in a high flying, high impact 3 way dance. Then, a 3 way tag team match between The Enterprise, Sky-High, and The Stoner Bros for the vacated Best of the West Tag-Team Titles! For all things Best of the West, head to https://linktr.ee/botwwrestling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXmcS-V_1EU

reDRagon vs War Machine (AAW Pro)

reDRagon vs War Machine 06/17/2017 - Killers Among Us 115 Bourbon Street - Merrionette Park, IL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMawkClqScc

OTT Wrestling: Shane Swerve Strickland vs Jordan Devlin (February 3rd, 2019)

To celebrate ScrapperMania 6, March 12th from The National Stadium #Dublin #Ireland We look back at some of the best OTT matches from this amazing venue ScrapperMania 6 March 12th from The National Stadium Dublin Ireland #StPatrick Festivities Tickets https://scrappermania-6.eventbrite.ie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0r69dRfC_g

Jonathan Gresham vs. AR Fox w/ Ayla (Beyond Wrestling)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE_hCReWNJU

Highlights- 50th Anniversary Event: NJPW (March 1, 2022)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BrvrVan9L4

Grindhouse Pro Wrestling: Why did Joshie Boy betray "Big D" Daniel Luck!

At the February event, Joshie Boy professed his friendship and well wishes upon Big D only to turn against him later in the night! Next Grindhouse Pro Wrestling event will be March 27th!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYWFSsH9EFI

Traditional American Pro Wrestling- Connoisseur Niles Plonk vs. American Heavyweight champion Cowboy James Storm

Exclusive from Traditional American Pro Wrestling. Main event at the 2-18 Herington, KS card as the "Connoisseur" Niles Plonk took on American Heavyweight champion "Cowboy James Storm on TAPW On Tour 2022. Watch as two veterans battle it out for the prestigious American Heavyweight Title!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OihQTQ9mZc4

Kamille vs Taryn Terrell - NWA World Women's Championship Match (NWA Powerrr S7E9)

Kicking off our high-octane PowerrrTrip in Oak Grove, Kentucky, week one's main event featured NWA World Women's Champion Kamille defending her title against Taryn Terrell!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoboEtIEmos

Catalyst Wrestling Episode 256: Matt Makowski vs Ghostshadow (Freestyle Title)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DIGrA-iraU

Rip City Shooters VS. PME (Absolute Intense Wrestling)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeZlsDQxNKY

Grindhouse Pro Wrestling- Zander Black's tag partner woes continue...

Zander Black thought for sure that as a former Grindhouse Tag Team Champion he would be in the Grindhouse Golden Tag Team Tournament. But he can't seem to keep a partner these days...Next event will be March 27th, 2022!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cw_ZNTtvqs

Jade Cargill: 'Learning on the Job,' Cody Rhodes Leaving AEW, 'Smart' Mark Sterling, MJF, Revolution

Jade Cargill interview. Cargill chats with CBS Sports' Shakiel Mahjouri ahead of Jade Cargill vs Tay Conti at AEW Revolution. The TBS champion opens up about her quick rise, working with Bryan Danielson, outdrawing Jon Moxley and Hangman Adam Page, and Cody Rhodes leaving AEW to potentially sign with WWE. She also addresses the late kick out botch from Cargill vs The Bunny from AEW Dynamite, her psychology background and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrziVV0c2UY

Coastal Championship Wrestling- Cha Cha Charlie vs. Vic Arson, Boca Black Box Theater (CCW Battle of Boca Raton, 4.1.21)

For upcoming ticket events, merchandise, news, and more go to https://www.CCWrestlingFL.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L91rV8wcSiw

Eric Draven vs Roger Malcolm Falls Count Anywhere (Supreme Wrestling Next Level 2022)

"Broken Star" Eric Draven w/ LEGION takes on "The Savage One" Roger Malcolm in a Falls Count Anywhere Match at Supreme Wrestling Next Level 2022 #EricDraven #RogerMalcolm #FallsCountAnywhere

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvPZkRqL4lE

CATCH Pro-Wrestling (UK)- Rob Drake w/Lana Austin vs Dave Birch - Monday Night CATCH:PRO Preshow 7/2/22

Tickets to the next CATCH Pro-Wrestling event https://catchprowrestling.co.uk/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hyP_sdQwwY

Stories With Brisco And Bradshaw- TOMMY DREAMER

On this edition of Stories with Brisco and Bradshaw, WWE Hall of Famers Gerald Brisco and John Bradshaw Layfield welcomes ECW original Tommy Dreamer!.